Presenter: E. Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility SpecialistCCIT Internal Operations Abstract: A disability is any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the personwith the condition to do certain activities and interact with the world around them. One in four adultAmericans and one in three South Carolinians have a disability. When […]
Engineering and Science Education
Strengthening Engineering Communication Skills Using a Situated-Learning Approach
Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Wettstein Dr. Stephanie Wettstein Abstract: Effective communication is a critical skill for engineers, yet industry consistently reports thatnew graduates struggle with technical writing and oral communication. To address this challenge, weimplemented a situated learning approach in senior-level chemical engineering laboratory courses,integrating industry-relevant scenarios and assessment methods. This seminar presents findings fromindustry feedback, […]
What Are ‘Critical Transformations’ in University Mathematics and How Can We Achieve Them?
Presenter: Jess Ellis Hagman, Associate Professor in theDepartment of Mathematics at Colorado State University February 7, 2025, 11:15 am-12:05 pm Abstract: In this talk, I will define what my research team means by “criticaltransformations” in mathematics department, why we need them, some tensions that wehave witnessed and experienced ourselves while working with 3 mathematicsdepartment to […]
Title: Educating ethical (and socially responsible!) engineers
Presenter: Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan Abstract: In today’s society, the need to graduate engineers who are conscious of their ethical and professional responsibilities is more important than ever. This is especially difficult given the current media environment that publicizes reports of algorithmic bias, drone-based surveillance, and emissions falsification (among other issues) but provides few […]
The importance of assessment. Examples from portfolio assessment in mathematics for engineering students.
Dr. Thomas Gjesteland Professor of physics at the University of Agder. Gjesteland
“What is Play? An Interactive Presentation”
Dr. Jeremy Bernier
Courageous Leadership: When “NO” becomes New Opportunities
Dr. Felicia Benton Johnson, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusive Excellence at Clemson University.
Seminar title: Incorporating a sustainability mindset into introductory courses in STEM programs.
Dr. Nelson Granda Marulanda, Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Engineering Technology at North Carolina A&T State University.
Harnessing Community Cultural Wealth through Partnerships
The Inclusive Equation: Moving Beyond Just Raising Hands
Sarah Otterbeck, PhD Candidate. Engineering and Science Education
Comparing student interest in geoscience to their risk and exposure to water related geohazards
Shannon Conner, PhD Candidate. Engineering & Science Education
Fostering Epistemic Justice: The Journey of a Secret Ninja Yoga Teacher in Integrating Arts and Engineering into Curricular and Instructional Design
Cristian Vargas-Ordóñez PhD Student, Purdue University
Achieving Critical Transformations in Undergraduate Programs to Envision A Better World
Dr. Matt Voigt, Assistant Professor, ESED
